chore(deps): update dependency microsoft.templateengine.authoring.templateverifier to 9.0.304

[thomhurst]

This PR contains the following updates:

Package	Type	Update	Change
Microsoft.TemplateEngine.Authoring.TemplateVerifier	nuget	patch	9.0.302 -> 9.0.304

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PR Review: Dependency Update Analysis

Todo List:

• Read repository setup instructions (CLAUDE.md)
• Analyze the changed file (Directory.Packages.props)
• Research the dependency update details
• Check for any related files that might be affected
• Provide comprehensive review feedback
• Complete analysis with final recommendations

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Review Summary ✅

This PR updates Microsoft.TemplateEngine.Authoring.TemplateVerifier from version 9.0.302 to 9.0.304 - a patch version update that appears safe and should be approved.

Code Quality & Best Practices ✅

• Uses centralized package management via Directory.Packages.props - excellent practice
• Version update follows semantic versioning (patch level)
• Automated dependency management via Renovate Bot maintains consistency

Dependency Impact Analysis

Usage in Codebase:

• Used exclusively in TUnit.Templates.Tests project (TUnit.Templates.Tests/TUnit.Templates.Tests.csproj:13)
• Imported globally via GlobalUsings.cs:1
• Used for template verification testing with VerificationEngine and TemplateVerifierOptions

Functionality:

• This package is part of Microsoft's .NET templating system
• Used to test template instantiation and validation in TUnit's template testing infrastructure
• Critical for ensuring TUnit templates (C#, F#, VB.NET variants) work correctly

Potential Issues & Security 🔍

Low Risk:

• Patch version update (9.0.302 → 9.0.304) indicates bug fixes or minor improvements
• Microsoft-owned package with established security practices
• No breaking changes expected at patch level
• Limited scope - only affects template testing, not runtime behavior

Performance Considerations ✅

• Template verification runs during testing, not production
• Performance impact limited to test execution time
• Patch updates typically include performance improvements

Test Coverage Requirements 📋

Recommended Actions:

1. Run existing template tests to verify compatibility:

   dotnet test TUnit.Templates.Tests --verbosity normal

2. Verify all template variants still instantiate correctly:

   • Basic TUnit template
   • F# variant
   • VB.NET variant
   • ASP.NET templates
   • Aspire templates
   • Playwright template

3. Check snapshot verification still works (snapshots in TUnit.Templates.Tests/Snapshots/)

Recommendations ✅

✅ APPROVE - This is a low-risk dependency update that should be merged.

Reasoning:

• Patch-level update from trusted Microsoft package
• Well-contained impact (testing infrastructure only)
• Automated dependency management ensures consistency
• PR has automerge enabled, appropriate for this type of change

Post-merge verification:

• Monitor the next CI run to ensure template tests pass
• No additional code changes required

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